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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
8
The town of Anita Iowa passes Ordinance 49 outlining duties to inspect dangerous buildings and structures, notify owners, hold hearings, and order repair removal or destruction with costs charged to property owners. If noncompliant within fixed times the town may repair and levy taxes to recover expenses. The ordinance takes effect after passage publication.
Elma Wade reports from Hazel Dell as residents visit relatives and friends in Adair Atlantic and nearby towns. Names include McWilliams Wilbourn Jewett Linderman Wade Jemmings and Heckman with multiple weekend and weekday visits noted.
About forty young people enjoyed a social evening at the Bartleys with hay rack transport. The Kensington event by the Ladies Aid was well attended. Officers for the Ladies Aid to be elected Friday at 2 30 pm. Brother Talley to preach next Sunday and lead the first quarterly meeting on October 11. A Mission Study class begins mid October on Our South American Neighbor by Bishop Stuntz with about twenty signed up. R W Swick pastor. Oule Witthauer of Extra heard Mr Bryan speaking on Democratic party achievements yesterday.
Friday meeting at Wm Wagner Sr home to plan a social. Sunday School at 10:00 A M with an adults contest. 11:00 A M preaching on The Face of Jesus. 6 5 P M Christian Endeavor led by Ira White on What New Work Should Our Society Undertake. 7:30 P M preaching on Tears. Pastor J Harold Fairly invites all to attend.
Amos W. Shipman advertises tanning services in the McEvoy & Johnson building west room offering robes coats gloves mittens from hides and furs with samples and satisfaction guaranteed. W B Park offers half interest in a patent for sale calling after 4 PM in Anita Iowa.
Anita Iowa October 2 1916 council meeting notes show passage of Ordinance No 49 on its third reading to regulate repair removal or destruction of dangerous obstructions. Bills totaling 284.85 and September receipts 203.67 recorded with funds across multiple municipal accounts.
The Council Bluffs Association near Tabor hosted a strong gathering with many delegates and ministers. Highlights include Milligan and Gammon talks, Tercentenary program discussion, and the inauguration of Dean Wehrhan as Tabor College president.
Mr and Mrs bontrager entertained twenty friends Thursday night. Guests of honor were Mr and Mrs Frank East of Massena who soon depart for their new home in Boone Iowa. The evening featured games music and cards and ended with praise for the enjoyable gathering.
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